Tune du Jour: “Sounds of Silence” – Simon and Garfunkel
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bobaflex vs. Celtic Thunder vs. Bitches Sin vs. Puddles Pity Party
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The word “masterpiece” can sometimes be overused. Definitely NOT the case here!
The Original
Simon and Garfunkel:
My Favorite Version
From “Live Rhymin'”. I LOVE the way The Jesse Dixon Singers blend with Paul!
Paul Simon and The Jesse Dixon Singers:
Highly Acclaimed Cover
Some call this the “definitive modern cover”. Supposedly earned high praise from Paul Simon. Personally I’m not that impressed, which is why I left it out of the competition.
Disturbed:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Bobaflex vs. Celtic Thunder vs. Bitches Sin vs. Puddles Pity Party
Bobaflex:
Celtic Thunder:
Bitches Sin:
Puddles Pity Party:
SPACE
Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!
Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.
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I liked all covers. I don’t know Disturbed, and I’m surprised to learn their version is considered the “definitive modern cover”.
Bobaflex was better than expected, Bitches Sin not bad. Puddles always sings well. But today’s vote goes to Celtic Thunder, whose vocals harmonies triumphed over the others.
I really like the way Bobaflex started out slow and reverent and then blasted off to a rocker. Nicely done but I don’t know what the hell was going on in that video.
Celtic Thunder’s vocals are wonderful and it’s a very nice version but I would have appreciated a little more of the Celtic touch.
The song is not built to be a rocker yet Bitches Sin somehow seems to remain reverent to the spirt of the original. Unusual delivery but I liked it.
Again, the clown garb just doesn’t work for such a serious and spiritual tome but that aside, Mike’s incomparable vocals are a triumph in this slow and haunting interpretation.
I liked what each entrant brought to the table, providing different sides to a truly national treasure of a song. Got to go with Puddles, as Mike’s vocals carried the day.